Press Gang 1989
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What is Press Gang?
"Press Gang" is a television series that focuses on the daily activities of a group of school pupils. The series centers around the production of a children's weekly newspaper, specifically "The Junior Gazette." This newspaper is produced by the students themselves, showcasing their efforts and talents in journalism.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1989
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 43
- Runtime
- 25 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 16, 1989
- Networks
- CITV
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Updated
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"Press Gang" is a television series that focuses on the daily activities of a group of school pupils. The series centers around the production of a children's weekly newspaper, specifically "The Junior Gazette." This newspaper is produced by the students themselves, showcasing their efforts and talents in journalism. The series explores the various aspects of the newspaper's production, highlighting the creativity, teamwork, and challenges faced by the students involved.
Should you watch it?
“Teen journalists juggle school and news in this witty British comedy-drama.”
- Sharp writing by Steven Moffat
- Blend of comedy and drama
- Relatable teenage newsroom setting
- Period‑specific style may feel dated to modern viewers
Watch it if you enjoy clever teen ensembles and lighthearted newsroom antics.
Its PG rating and school‑centered stories make it suitable for younger audiences.
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Season 1 · 12 episodes
- E1 Page One Mytharc Jan 16, 1989
- E2 Photo Finish Core Jan 23, 1989
- E3 One Easy Lesson Core Jan 30, 1989
- E4 Deadline Core Feb 6, 1989
- E5 A Night In Core Feb 13, 1989
- E6 Interface Core Feb 20, 1989
- E7 How to Make a Killing (1) Core Feb 27, 1989
- E8 How to Make a Killing (2) Core Mar 6, 1989
- E9 Both Sides of the Paper Core Mar 13, 1989
- E10 Money, Love and Birdseed Core Mar 20, 1989
- E11 Monday, Tuesday Mytharc Apr 3, 1989
- E12 Shouldn't I Be Taller? Mytharc Apr 10, 1989
Season 2 · 13 episodes
- E1 Breakfast at Czar's Mytharc Jan 18, 1990
- E2 Picking up the Pieces Core Jan 25, 1990
- E3 Going Back to Jasper Street Core Feb 1, 1990
- E4 The Week and Pizza Core Feb 8, 1990
- E5 Love and the Junior Gazette Core Feb 15, 1990
- E6 At Last a Dragon Core Feb 22, 1990
- E7 Something Terrible (1) Core Mar 1, 1990
- E8 Something Terrible (2) Core Mar 8, 1990
- E9 Friends Like These Core Mar 15, 1990
- E10 The Rest of My Life Core Mar 22, 1990
- E11 Yesterday's News Core Mar 29, 1990
- E12 Rock Solid Mytharc Apr 5, 1990
- E13 The Big Finish? Mytharc Apr 12, 1990
Season 3 · 6 episodes
- E1 The Big Hello Mytharc May 7, 1991
- E2 Killer on the Line Core May 14, 1991
- E3 Chance is a Fine Thing Core May 21, 1991
- E4 The Last Word (1) Core May 28, 1991
- E5 The Last Word (2) Mytharc Jun 4, 1991
- E6 Holding On Mytharc Jun 11, 1991
Season 4 · 6 episodes
- E1 Bad News Mytharc Jan 7, 1992
- E2 UnXpected Core Jan 14, 1992
- E3 She's Got It Taped Core Jan 21, 1992
- E4 Love and War Core Jan 28, 1992
- E5 In the Picture Mytharc Feb 4, 1992
- E6 Day Dreams Mytharc Feb 11, 1992
Season 5 · 6 episodes
- E1 Head and Heart Mytharc Apr 16, 1993
- E2 Friendly Fire Core Apr 23, 1993
- E3 A Quarter to Midnight Core Apr 30, 1993
- E4 Food, Love and Insecurity Core May 7, 1993
- E5 Windfall Mytharc May 14, 1993
- E6 There Are Crocodiles Mytharc May 21, 1993
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of Press Gang?
The series follows the staff of The Junior Gazette, a children's weekly newspaper run by school pupils.
How many episodes were produced?
Press Gang consists of 43 episodes across five series.
When was the show originally broadcast?
It aired from 1989 to 1993.
Who was involved in creating the series?
Steven Moffat is credited as a writer for the show.
What audience is the series aimed at?
It is a British children's television comedy‑drama with a PG rating.
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